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Orchard Supply Hardware Taps New President and CEO

March 8, 2011

Orchard Supply Hardware, a home improvement retailer operating 89 full-service home and garden stores in California, announced in a press release that it has appointed Mark Baker as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

As previously announced last December, the company undertook a thorough search process and selected Baker based on his extensive leadership and merchandising experience within the home improvement retail industry. Baker will also join the Orchard Supply Hardware Board of Directors.

“Mark brings a wealth of expertise in leading home improvement retail companies, and we are excited to welcome him to our team at Orchard Supply Hardware,” said William Crowley, chairman of Orchard Supply Hardware’s board, in the release.

"Under Mark's leadership, we look forward to growing our geographic footprint as well as better serving our customers," David Kaplan, a member of the company’s board, said.

Before joining Orchard Supply Hardware, Baker served as president and chief operating officer for Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., where he oversaw the Global Consumer, Global Professional and Scotts Lawn Service business units, as well as all operating functions. Previously, Baker served in a variety of senior roles over seven years at Home Depot Inc. where he ultimately served as executive vice president of merchandising. In addition, he was chief executive officer of the Gander Mountain Co., a leading outdoor retailer, and has held senior leadership roles at Scotty’s Inc. and Homebase Inc.

“I am pleased to join Orchard Supply Hardware, an exceptional retailer with a unique value proposition comprised of service, selection and convenience,” Baker said in the release. “The company clearly has a very dedicated and experienced team, and I look forward to working with them and the board to continue the growth of Orchard Supply Hardware.”